as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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as in scoop
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal
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Recent Examples of spoon
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Skim the scum from the surface of the liquid with a spoon.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Grab any accessories from your kitchen drawer, including spatulas, wooden spoons and even use a giant pot to collect candy.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Skim the scum from the surface of the liquid with a spoon.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoon
Verb
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Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any stringy pieces.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Cake mix cookies are a busy baker's dream—just stir, scoop, bake, and enjoy!—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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At Curry in a Hurry, Sajjad Chowdhury ladles steaming goat curry into a bowl for a customer while reflecting on the news the very building where investigators say the high-stakes poker games took place is just a block away.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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For longer storage, ladle chili into a zip-top freezer bag or two, squeeze out any air, and seal the bag.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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